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The Braves dealt pitching prospect Kyle Cofield to the White Sox, while also acquiring cash considerations.

In Linebrink, the Braves get a veteran right-handed arm to add to their bullpen. The 34-year-old spent the last three seasons with Chicago, and in 2010 posted a 4.40 earned run average in 52 appearances. He also struck out 52 and walked 17 in 57 1/3 innings.

Linebrink has played for San Diego, Houston, San Francisco, Milwaukee and the White Sox in 11 major league seasons. In 543 career games (six starts), he owns a 3.50 ERA and 38-27 record.

Cofield, 23, was an eighth-round selection by the Braves in the 2005 draft. The right-hander split last season between Atlanta's rookie-ball team in the Gulf Coast League and Double-A Mississippi.